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Auto Crane products are designed to provide
many years of safe, trouble-free, dependable
service when properly used and maintained.
To assist you in obtaining the best service
from your crane and to avoid untimely crane
and/or vehicle failure, this manual provides
the following operating and service instruc-
tions. It is specifically recommended that all
operating and service personnel consider this
manual as mandatory material for reading
and study before operating or servicing Auto
Crane products. It is highly recommended
that crane owners, equipment managers, and
supervisors also read this manual.
Auto Crane has incorporated several safety
features in the 3203 PR/PRX crane for your
protection.
For your convenience the overall dimensions
of the 3203 PR/PRX crane are included on the
General Dimension Drawing. Rotation and
turning radius are also listed on that drawing.
Remember, the crane adds weight to the vehicle.
Adding weight may change the driving and
riding characteristics of the vehicle unless the
appropriate overload spring(s) are installed
on the truck. The payload of the vehicle is
reduced by the weight of the crane. The operator
should exercise care when loading the vehicle.
Distributing the payload on the vehicle evenly
will greatly improve the driving and riding
characteristics of the vehicle.
Auto Crane Company issues a limited
warranty certificate with each unit sold.
See last page for warranty.
The 3203 PR/PRX cranes are attached to your
truck electrical system through the Main Power
Switch provided. The
3203 PR/PRX is another highly efficient
Auto Crane product. The use of a maintenance-
free battery is not recommended on any Auto
Crane product. The recommended alternator
and battery
that will give the longest life with the most useful
duty cycle is a 125-amp alternator with a 500 cold
cranking amp battery. These specifications should
be considered minimum.
It has always been Auto Crane Company policy
to handle all warranty claims we receive as
promptly as possible. If a warranty claim involves
discrepant material or workmanship, Auto
Crane will take immediate corrective action. It
is understandable that Auto Crane Company
cannot assume responsibility of liability when it
is obvious that our products have been abused,
misused, overloaded or otherwise damaged by
inexperienced persons trying to operate the
equipment without reading the manual.
Auto Crane will not assume responsibility
or liability for any modifications or changes
made to unit, or installation of component
parts without authorization.
Auto Crane maintains a strong distributor
network and a knowledgeable Customer Service
Department. In most cases, an equipment problem
is solved via phone conversation with our customer
service department. The customer service
department also has the ability to bring a local
distributor, a regional sales manager, or a factory
serviceman into the solution of an equipment
problem.
If, through no fault of Auto Crane Company,
it is necessary to send an experienced factory
serviceman on a field service call the rates stated in
the Auto Crane Distributor’s Flat Rate Manual will
apply.
Auto Crane Company’s extensive Research and
Development Program allow our customers
to use the best equipment on the market. Our
Engineering Staff and our knowledgeable sales
people are always available to our customers
in solving crane and winch-type application
problems. When in doubt, call the Auto Crane
factory.
Note: This manual should remain with the
crane at all times.
3203PR/PRX
INTRODUCTION
